Thomas Saggese
Baseball • Topps Chrome Update Series
Sport & Year
Baseball • 2024
Brand & Set
Topps - Topps Chrome Update Series
Card Number
USC124
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Short Print
Parallel Variant & Language
Negative Refractor • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint 8
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 (Raw); $30 - $50 (PSA 10)
Recent Sales
Recent sales for 2024 Topps Chrome Update Negative Refractor rookies for mid-tier prospects range from $8 to $20 on eBay. Saggese is a developing prospect for the Cardinals, keeping liquidity stable but lower than top-tier stars.
Condition Details
The card appears to have centering slightly shifted toward the top right edge. There is visible surface glare from the photo, but corners appear sharp. Minor edge whitening possible on the bottom reverse (not visible), and surface scratches are common in the black/dark areas of negative refractors.
Grading Recommendation
Only recommend grading if the surface is flawless under magnification. While the Negative Refractor is a popular chase parallel, the player must perform well in the 2025 season to realize a significant return on investment after grading fees.
Card Description
Thomas Saggese is depicted in his St. Louis Cardinals uniform, fielding at second base. The card features a 'Rookie Debut: 9/10/2024' inscription and the Cardinals 'STL' logo. The design is the 2024 Topps Chrome layout with a negative color scheme where light colors appear dark and vice versa.
Notable Features
Features the 'RC' Rookie Card logo. Negative Refractors are unnumbered but traditionally have lower print runs than standard refractors. It includes the player's debut date of September 10, 2024.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Topps Chrome stock with characteristic chrome curling. Print quality of the negative inversion is consistent with 2024 Topps factory standards. Topps Chrome logo is present in the upper right.
Scanned: 2026-06-02T16:00:10.504717